Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Cardhu
£88
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.5% | 68.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £87.5 | £65.84 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £88.
For beginners: Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.5 vs £65.84)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £87.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Cardhu 12 Year Old 2013 (cask 19999) Cask Strength - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)